Abid Dkhili, a young Tunisian man from the El Malja El Kahla neighbourhood in Jendouba, was arrested 10 days before his death on a charge of possession of…
Types of violation · Documented cases
Suspicious death in prison
All documented cases classified under this type of violation, linked to the detention facility where they occurred and to their source.
Showing 13 of 13 cases
Nabil Maalaoui was arrested in January 2025 without any judgment having been issued against him, and was committed to Belli Civil Prison in Nabeul. During his detention he…
Imed Mhaouech, a 36-year-old Tunisian citizen from Monastir governorate, was arrested on 13 March 2024 and committed to Monastir Civil Prison in connection with a criminal case. He…
Yassine Bayoudh, a Tunisian citizen and father of three from Monastir governorate, suffered from glandular disorders, rapid heartbeat and hand tremors. He was moved between Monastir Civil Prison…
Mohamed Ali Ben Khemis, a 31-year-old Tunisian man, had suffered since 2018 from severe psychological disorders and episodes, and was being treated at Razi Hospital, where he had…
Atef Hammami, a 46-year-old Tunisian citizen from Ariana governorate, held an intellectual disability card and worked as a day labourer. He died on 15 January 2026 at Charles…
Anas Saadaoui, an 18-year-old Tunisian from Mnihla in Ariana governorate, held a vocational aptitude certificate and was enrolled to continue his studies in tourism and hospitality in Tabarka.…
Rabii Chihaoui, a young Tunisian man from Hay Hlel in Tunis, was arrested following a quarrel with one of his neighbours, who filed a complaint against him with…
Date of arrest: 15 July 2025
Montassar Abdelwahed
On 15 July 2025, Montassar (a middle-aged Tunisian man, married and father of four) was arrested in the street by plain-clothes security officers, who searched him without finding…
11 April 2025: order placing him in police custody in connection with a criminal case
Hatem Abed
On 11 April 2025, an order was issued placing Hatem Abed in police custody in connection with a criminal case, and he was then committed to Mornag Civil…
January 2025
Mohamed Amine Jendoubi
Mohamed Amine Jendoubi, a 22-year-old Tunisian man, suffers from diabetes. A decision dismissing the case against him ("non-lieu") had been issued months earlier, yet he was not released…
Arrested in January 2025
Nabil Maalaoui
Nabil Maalaoui was arrested in January 2025 without any judgment having been issued against him, and was committed to Belli Civil Prison in Nabeul. During his detention he…
Date of committal to prison: 31 January 2024
Ahmed Harbaoui
Ahmed Harbaoui was committed to Mornaguia Civil Prison on 31 January 2024 with no signs of illness. His health gradually deteriorated (dehydration, blood pressure disorders, weight loss) without…
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Ill-treatment 28
Denial of medical care 26
Violation of due process 16
Suspected torture 15
Suspicious death in prison 13
Denial of family visits / contact with family 10
Denial of access to a lawyer 6
Overcrowding 5
Misuse of solitary confinement 2
Enforced disappearance 1
Denial of educational and recreational rights 1
Individualised-treatment classification 1